Gateway
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Gateway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 5,748 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lakes, 3.4 miles NW.
- 5,748residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 18.4 sq miland area · 47.6 km²
- 313 / sq mipopulation density
- 99654ZIP code
About Gateway
Gateway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,748 at the 2020 census, up from 5,552 in 2010. Gateway is the fifth-most populated CDP in the borough.
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Living in Gateway
- Median household income
- $137,772
- Median home value
- $446,200
- Median rent
- $1,741/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Gateway had 5,748 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,748 |
|---|---|
| Density | 313 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gateway at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,748 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.36 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5671° N, 149.2201° W |
| ZIP code | 99654 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0228200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gateway
- South Lakes3.4 mi NW
- Palmer4.0 mi NE
- North Lakes4.6 mi NW
- Farm Loop5.2 mi NE
- Butte8.0 mi E
- Wasilla8.5 mi W
- Buffalo Soapstone8.7 mi N
- Tanaina9.2 mi NW
- Knik River10.1 mi SE
- Fishhook11.5 mi N
- Lazy Mountain11.5 mi NE
- Meadow Lakes13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gateway
What county is Gateway in?
Gateway is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Gateway, AK?
5,748 people lived in Gateway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gateway, AK?
The ZIP code of Gateway is 99654.
What is the elevation of Gateway?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gateway?
South Lakes (3.4 mi), Palmer (4.0 mi), North Lakes (4.6 mi), Farm Loop (5.2 mi), Butte (8.0 mi).
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